Nick Nichols: Screenwriter in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nick Nichols
Written Pitches

Would be interested in what people think of doing written pitches. I just did one for a couple of pitch sessions, and have no idea how effective they will be.

Simply preparing it was a big help in honing my story idea even further. So I think it's positive in that regard.

Thoughts?

Mary Helen Norris

I've pitched both ways and I prefer to do Skype instead of the written because I feel like expression my passion for my story is easier when I talk.

James Drago

Enjoyed this input Elisabeth Meier and Mary Helen Norris

Hanson-Howard John

I'm now doing my first pitching which is written and i don't know how the outcome would be. Not nervous, anything can happen.

Matthew Corry
Pitch Document Help

Hi all,

So I have an opportunity to pitch a TV show for development to a streaming service. I have 1 main concept and a secondary concept, which they want, but I have to put together a one sheet statement as to why these shows are right for them/great and that's what I need help with. Does anyone hav...

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Nick Nichols

Would be happy to send a written pitch I just did, if you'd like. It's two pages, but sounds similar to what you are looking for.

Allen Roughton

A one-sheet is usually a logline and bare-bones pilot/series outline. How what you write will affect the reader is dependent on who the reader is. If it was someone at FX, you'd want to pitch a concep...

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Matthew Corry

Nick Nichols that would be appreciated. I'll message you.

Nick Assunto - its an overall pitch document that has to cover my main pitch but also my secondary pitch. Its about why they would be a good fit for them etc.

Allen - Cheers for the advice.

Screenwriter

Hey everyone. I've had a pretty colourful career, from graphic design to theatre script writing, to screenplay writing to drawing caricatures. These days, I own a convenience store. My real estate agent also does work in the film industry, she'd enjoyed reading my Urban Warrior script and encouraged me to join this forum ... so here I am! Cheers!

Courtney Navarro

Welcome, Robert!

Laurie Woodward

Hi Robert!

Guthrie Hunter

SEE YOU SOON ROBERT!!!

Bulletproof

Just started this book by David Diamond and David Weissman, and so far it's pretty good. Anyone else tried it?

Nick Nichols
Weekend Writing Goals?

What's everyone's weekend writing goals?

My own ambitious aim is to finish rewriting Act One of my current project, which means about 10 more pages.

Who's with me? :-)

Nick Nichols

Saturday, started at 7 am, and it's flowing.

Joey Madia

Laying out the intro for my forthcoming paranormal travelog web series "Roads beyond the Known" and outline revisions to episodes of my audio drama "The Cannon and the Quill"

Izzibella Beau

My weekend goals are to work more on my streaming series script and storyboards.

Nick Nichols
Rewriting

Curious as to how much time others take for their rewriting. I spent twelve weeks on the first draft, let it rest for a couple of weeks, and now am wanting to finish my rewrites in ten weeks. Any thoughts?

Ted Westby

Someone somewhere said it well. The real secret to writing is rewriting. I believe it was Francis Ford Coppola who once famously said, Put your draft in a drawer for six months and forget about it. Then... start rewriting. Or so I heard.

Wal Friman

I normally finish without rewrites, as I write specs that no one reads, but my latest wasn't one so I thought I might get a long list and rewrite for months. To my relief they only wanted three minor changes. The biggest was that they should kiss and not only hug on page 66.

Phillip E. Hardy, "The Pro From Dover"

Typically I take three weeks, sometime less for a first draft. But putting in large time blocks at the computer. I normally take a week to a final polish and edit. I don't spend time rewriting work un...

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Nick Nichols

First half has gone well. Two first draft pilot scripts completed, and working on rewriting one of them now.

An interesting thing. I set goals at the beginning of the year that included writing one pilot first draft each quarter for each of the four quarters of the year. But more importantly, I set a...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Great post, Nick, and congratulations on setting those goals and staying on course. And yes, some call these micro-goals that serve the macro-goal. Whatever you want to call it, the approach allows you to put yourself in a position to win every day. Something you clearly are accomplishing.

Arial Burnz
Amazon Video Direct - "Self-Publishing" for Indie Films

I'm a newb on this site, so forgive me if someone else has posted this. Amazon Video Direct enables film makers to distribute their movies, very similar to the idea of authors self-publishing their books.

Check out this article on the Script website: http://www.scriptmag.com/features/columns/true-ind...

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Nick Nichols

Thank you very much! Any experience with them?

Arial Burnz

Nope! I have experience from the eBook and print publishing perspective, but I haven't tried videos yet.

Debbie Croysdale

Thanks for the info.

Aschwin Urban
Dutch Screenwriter

Hi All,

My name is Aschwin and I am a Dutch screenwriter, besides that I am also working in the logistics and sales. Really looking forward to meet and learn from you.

Greetings from a sunny Rotterdam!

Mark Schaefer

Welcome to the club!!!

Pat Savage

Hello and welcome to Stage 32! Happy networking!

Nick Nichols

Hello and welcome!

Matthew Christopher Hightshoe
Allow myself to introduce myself

Greetings! I am simply doing a shout out hello for now. Still busy with completing our company website for a soft launch on Monday while also prepping two other projects this weekend. Be back a bit.

Pat Savage

Hello and welcome to Stage 32! Happy networking!

Nick Nichols

Welcome Matthew!

James Drago

Hello Matthew

Candice Cain
Hello, my name is Candice, and I'm a workaholic.

Hi there! My name is Candice Cain, and I'm a writer/director. My first film "What Happened Last Night" is distributed by Sony in the USA and Canada. I'm currently working on a single-camera comedy series, for which I'm trying to obtain placement. I've also got a couple of films I'm trying to get fun...

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James Drago

Hi Candice and congratulations on the film. If I may ask, how did you go about securing the Sony distribution?

Candice Cain

Vitaly- yes, you are missing something. Click on "Other company credits" for the full list. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is listed there for the USA and Canada. I've added a screenshot for you so...

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Candice Cain

Yes, I'm legit. It would be a bit foolish to claim something that couldn't be proven in a group of filmmakers!

Nick Nichols

Any Atlanta area members interested in doing a short film?

Shana Taube
Young Writer

Hey everyone! My name is Shana. I'm just starting out in the industry and trying to get my feet wet. I'm currently a student, but I'm looking for every opportunity I can find. Besides school, I also write for a music magazine called The Bridge that will be launching in October 2017.

Roxanne Paukner

Welcome, Shana. Best wishes as school resumes and on the launch of The Bridge!

Sam Borowski

Greetings Shana! It's great that you're getting an early jump on things. If you ever need any advice, don't hesitate to message me. - Sam B

Nick Nichols

Welcome Shana!

Essy Pach
Self introduction

Hi :) i am a writer and a TV personality in Zimbabwe my country of origin. I am excited to work with you guys and finally get connected to like minded people who may be understand my creafuve sane insanity lol :) i am literally oozing with television show ideas i cant wait to see come to life some day! :)

Olaojoyegbe Bolarinwa

Welcome Essy. Hoping to get to know you the more.

Richard "RB" Botto

Welcome to the community, Essy!

Edache Qlaypole Ochola

Hi Essy. Welcome aboard.

Nick Nichols
Nick Nichols

Hello, I'm a screenwriter with a passion for thrillers. Love learning about the craft of writing and the experience of filmmaking. Good to meet everyone!

Richard "RB" Botto

Hello Nick Nichols - Welcome! Highly recommend checking out the Screenwriting Lounge. Very active all the time.

Nick Nichols

Thanks!

Allen Lynch

Welcome Nick.

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